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Herby Chicken & Bacon Burger

Herby Chicken & Bacon Burger

with Caramelised Onion & Creamy Pesto
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on April 01, 2026
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Calories
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Protein
55.8g protein
Preparation Time
35 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Gluten
  • Milk
  • Soy
  • Eggs
  • Wheat
  • Walnut
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Sesame
  • Lupin
  • Almond
  • Hazelnut
  • Macadamia
  • Cashew
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat.
Serving amount

2

potato

1

brown onion

1

tomato

1 bag

baby spinach leaves

1 packet

chicken breast

2

bake-at-home burger buns

(Contains: Gluten, Milk, Soy, Eggs, Wheat; May be present: Sesame, Lupin, Almond, Hazelnut.)

1 packet

creamy pesto dressing

(Contains: Milk, Eggs, Walnut; May be present: Almond, Macadamia, Cashew.)

1 packet

bacon

½ sachet

Italian herbs

Not included in your delivery

1

olive oil

1 tbs

balsamic vinegar (for the onions)

1 tsp

brown sugar

½ tbs

water

1 drizzle

balsamic vinegar (for the salad)

per serving
Energy (kJ)3917 kJ
Fat42.8 g
of which saturates11.1 g
Carbohydrate74.5 g
of which sugars13.2 g
Protein55.8 g
Sodium1051 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Baking Tray
Baking Paper
Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

1
1

Preheat the oven to 240°C/220°C fan-forced. Cut the potato into fries. Place on a lined oven tray. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and toss to coat. Spread out in a single layer, then bake until tender, 20-25 minutes.

TIP: If your oven tray is crowded, divide the fries between two trays.

2
2

While the fries are baking, thinly slice the brown onion. Thinly slice the tomato into half-moons. In a large bowl, combine 1/2 the tomato and 1/2 the baby spinach leaves. Set aside.

3
3

Place your hand flat on top of each chicken breast and slice through horizontally to make two thin steaks. In a large bowl, combine the Italian herbs (see ingredients) and a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add the chicken breast, turning to coat.

4
4

In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over a medium-high heat. Cook bacon, turning, until golden, 4-5 minutes each side. Transfer to a plate. Return the pan to a medium-high heat with another drizzle of olive oil, if needed. Cook the chicken until cooked through, 3-5 minutes each side (depending on thickness). Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.

TIP: Cook the chicken in batches if your pan is getting crowded.

TIP: Chicken is cooked through when it's no longer pink inside.

5
5

Return the frying pan to a medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook the onion, stirring, until softened, 5-6 minutes. Add the balsamic vinegar, brown sugar and water and mix well. Cook until dark and sticky, 3-5 minutes. Place the bake-at-home burger buns on a wire rack in the oven and bake until heated through, 3 minutes. Meanwhile, top the salad with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Toss to coat, then season to taste.

6
6

Spread a layer of creamy pesto dressing over the base of each bun. Top with the herby chicken, bacon, caramelised onions and remaining tomato and baby spinach leaves. Serve with the salad and fries.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavour: Customers loved this burger, finding it tastier than takeaway options with a delicious spice rub on the chicken.
  • Ease of prep: Many found this meal quick and simple to prepare, making it a favourite among HelloFresh burgers.
  • Suggestions: Some recommend adding sliced cheese to enhance the burger further.
AI-generated from customer reviews

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